She is on Medicaid. She is not eligible for insurance coverage under my policy.
2007-01-03 23:49:29 · 8 answers · asked by johnnastevens 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
As long as her income, no including social security or medicaid, is less than $3,300 and you provide more than one-half of her support you can claim her as a dependent on your return.
2007-01-04 01:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by waggy_33 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As with most tax questions the most popular answer is.... it depends. To claim another as a dependent you need to meet certain tests. The age test, which allows you to claim a child until they turn 19, or if they are in college, until they turn 24. Relationship, it appears you have met this one. Citizenship, ditto, seems like this one is met. Household, this is the big one. Does your daughter live with you, and if so do you provide for more than half of her living expenses. If so, then you may be able to claim your daughter on your tax return. Consult your local tax expert to find out if you meet the test necessary to claim her.
2007-01-04 07:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by nctaxguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a few factors that weigh in on this. Is your daughter a dependent of yours? That is, are you the principle financial provider for her? Once children reach 18 tax issues can (like anything else) become rather complicated.
Here's a good article about this issue:
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/itax/tips/20010208a.asp
It might be a bit expensive, but you should talk with a tax lawyer or accountant about this issue to be on the safe side.
2007-01-04 07:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by besimorhino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your daughter is over 18, you can only claim her if she was a full time student for at least five months of 2006. If she wasn't, then you can't, even if you support her.
There are other tests too, but this is probably the one that will give you trouble.
2007-01-04 11:07:47 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can if she's supported by Medicaid or welfare. But you can if you are her sole support. If she continues to live with you and is dependent on you for everything, you can also claim the baby as a dependent .
2007-01-04 07:59:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't think so, probably due to her age. But consult a tax professional. There may be a way to do it.
2007-01-04 07:51:53 · answer #6 · answered by Snoopy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are taking care of her you should be able to. You must show that you provid housing and assistance.
2007-01-04 07:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by nealee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I clam my mom.. all you got to do if prove you support her pay med and also bills and food.
2007-01-04 08:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋